TV and Soaps

3 April 2024

TV legend Johnston reveals struggles with self-doubt: 'I'm not good at being me!'

Sue Johnston struggles with her self-confidence. The 80-year-old actress has been a mainstay on British television for decades and finds it "easier" to act on screen than be herself so fears ...
3 April 2024

'I’ve been spat at, had drinks thrown at me...' Jo Brand reflects on 40 years of comedy criticism

Jo Brand has had to deal with criticism and bullying in the comedy industry for 40 years. The 66-year-old stand-up began her act in the 1980s as part of the new ...
3 April 2024

From boardroom to writers' room! Apprentice star Lord Sugar 'starts work on TV drama'

Lord Sugar has started work on a TV drama inspired by his own life story. The 77-year-old 'Apprentice' star - who founded consumer electronics company Amstrad aged 21, and is ...

3 April 2024

'It's a dream come true!' Ex-Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna joins rival soap

Former 'Hollyoaks' star Gemma Merna has joined the cast of 'Coronation Street'. The 40-year-old actress admitted it is a "dream come true" to sign up for the ITV1 soap, because ...
2 April 2024

'I love sitcom, if I could live for 300 years I would write two more...' Richard Curtis has ideas for new comedy shows

Richard Curtis would love to create two new sitcoms. The 67-year-old screenwriter co-created two of the most popular studio comedy shows of all time; 'Blackadder' and 'The Vicar of Dibley'. Despite also ...
2 April 2024

'I added a few too many a couple of times...' Wunmi Mosaku increased her character's swearing on Passenger

Wunmi Mosaku added a lot of extra swearing to her 'Passenger' character's dialogue. The mysterious ITV drama set in Northern England has been written by 'Broadchurch' actor Andrew Buchan and has ...

2 April 2024

'The toilet for me is such a lovely place...' James Buckley reveals his favourite room in his house

'The Inbetweeners' star James Buckley says the toilet is his favourite room in his house. The 36-year-old actor – who played foul-mouthed sixth form student Jay Cartwright 'The Inbetweeners' - looks ...
2 April 2024

The Repair Shop's newest star missed offer because she was too busy buying cake

Rebecca Bissonnet missed 'The Repair Shop' call because she was too busy buying cake. The textiles guru - who once repaired Queen Elizabeth's Coronation dress - is joining Jay Blades and ...

2 April 2024

Jonathan Ross thinks Tipping Point is made 'easier' for celebrities

Jonathan Ross thinks 'Tipping Point' bosses make things "easier" for celebrities. The 63-year-old chat show host and weighed in on the celebrity edition of the ITV1 daytime quiz show and suggested ...
2 April 2024

The Apprentice legend Claude Littner is returning next week

Claude Littner is set to return to 'The Apprentice' next week. The 74-year-old businessman will be back on the BBC's entrepreneurial competition as he interviews the final five candidates, and he's ...
2 April 2024

BBC DJ Clara Amfo jumps to ITV with new primetime live music show

Clara Amfo is launching a live primetime music show on ITV. The 39-year-old presenter - who previously hosted her own show on BBC Radio 1 - is set to front 'ITV ...

2 April 2024

James Nesbitt's Bloodlands 'scrapped' after just two series

'Bloodlands' has reportedly been axed after just two seasons. The hit BBC One police drama starring James Nesbitt as DCI Tom Branick - which was filmed in rural Northern Ireland and ...
2 April 2024

Kelly Brook's Italy show lands at ITV

Kelly Brook's new TV show called 'La Dolce Vita' has reportedly been picked up by ITV. Last year, the 44-year-old model/TV presenter filmed a pilot for a new series called 'La ...
1 April 2024

Corrie star Emrhys Cooper reveals family was ‘sucked in by cults’

Emrhys Cooper has revealed his family was “sucked in by cults”. The 39-year-old actor, who plays the fitness buff Rowan Cunliffe in ‘Coronation Street’, has admitted his family were indoctrinated by ...

1 April 2024

Giovanni Pernice 'to talk Strictly future with BBC'

Giovanni Pernice will reportedly hold talks with the BBC over his ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ future. The 33-year-old professional dancer has been mired in controversy after his partner for the 2023 series, ...
1 April 2024

Love Island's Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan prioritise relationship over fame

Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan are convinced their relationship will stand the test of time because they aren't interested in being famous. The couple won 'Love Island' last year and they ...

1 April 2024

This Morning’s Cat Deeley being eyed up for BBC role

Cat Deeley is reportedly being eyed up by BBC bosses weeks after debuting on ‘This Morning’. The 47-year-old presenter took the reigns of the ITV programme with Ben Shepard, 49, last ...
1 April 2024

Peter Andre still doesn't have a name for new baby

Peter Andre still doesn't have a name for his new baby even though the tot is likely to be born any day now. The 51-year-old pop star and his wife Emily ...
1 April 2024

Simon Cowell 'battling moles' at new country home

Simon Cowell is reportedly battling an army of moles at his new £8 million mansion. The 64-year-old TV mogul bought the house in the Cotswolds last year after selling off his ...
1 April 2024

Fleur East reveals she has welcomed a little girl in dramatic home birth: 'What a RIDE!'

Fleur East has announced she gave birth to a little girl on her living room floor. The 36-year-old TV star - who is married to Marcel Badiane - revealed earlier ...
1 April 2024

Matt Baker reveals 'upsetting' impact of herniated disc injury

Matt Baker can no longer "bend forward" since suffering a slipped disc. The former 'Blue Peter' presenter, 46, who landed badly on his coccyx and herniated the disc whilst rehearsing for ...

30 March 2024

Rufus Sewell's Prince Andrew performance inspired by David Brent

Rufus Sewell says his performance as Prince Andrew was inspired by David Brent. The 56-year-old actor plays the royal in 'Scoop', Netflix's retelling of the infamous 'Newsnight' interview between Emily Maitlis ...
30 March 2024

Julia Sawalha blasts sexist TV bosses

Julia Sawalha has blasted "sexist" TV bosses. The 55-year-old actress - who is best known for her role as Saffy in 'Absolutely Fabulous' - has hit out at TV executives ...

30 March 2024

Christine McGuinness won't marry again

Christine McGuinness will never marry again. Although it is two years since she and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, 50, split, Christine has insisted she has no interest in dating or marrying ...